Ermoda Textile Secures Licensing Rights for Cartoon Network’s KUCHO – Super Ordinary Dog!
Ermoda Textile has officially announced the latest addition to its licensing portfolio: the locally-produced animated series KUCHO – Super Ordinary Dog!.
Currently airing on Cartoon Network in Turkey, KUCHO distinguishes itself by placing technology and coding at the heart of its narrative. The series follows the adventures of its titular hero, encouraging children to discover their individual talents, work collaboratively, and develop creative solutions. Through engaging storytelling, the programme aims to foster curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving skills among its young viewers.
With this new licensing agreement, Ermoda Textile is preparing to translate the creative and inspiring world of KUCHO into tangible consumer products. The company noted its excitement to bring the unique energy of the series into children's everyday lives through a range of brand-new collections, leveraging its strong design and production experience.
While specific product lines and release schedules have yet to be detailed, the partnership highlights a continued expansion of local Cartoon Network properties into the regional merchandising and apparel sectors.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/licensing-kucho-share-7503745563918577664-tWMn/
Ermoda Textile has officially announced the latest addition to its licensing portfolio: the locally-produced animated series KUCHO – Super Ordinary Dog!.
Currently airing on Cartoon Network in Turkey, KUCHO distinguishes itself by placing technology and coding at the heart of its narrative. The series follows the adventures of its titular hero, encouraging children to discover their individual talents, work collaboratively, and develop creative solutions. Through engaging storytelling, the programme aims to foster curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving skills among its young viewers.
With this new licensing agreement, Ermoda Textile is preparing to translate the creative and inspiring world of KUCHO into tangible consumer products. The company noted its excitement to bring the unique energy of the series into children's everyday lives through a range of brand-new collections, leveraging its strong design and production experience.
While specific product lines and release schedules have yet to be detailed, the partnership highlights a continued expansion of local Cartoon Network properties into the regional merchandising and apparel sectors.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/licensing-kucho-share-7503745563918577664-tWMn/
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Lisans portföyümüzün en yeni üyesiyle tanışın: KUCHO – Süper Sıradan Köpek! 🧡🐾
Cartoon Network ekranlarının yerli kahramanı KUCHO; teknoloji ve yazılımı hikâyesinin merkezine alırken, çocukları farklı karakterlerin yeteneklerini keşfettiği, birlikte çözüm…
Cartoon Network ekranlarının yerli kahramanı KUCHO; teknoloji ve yazılımı hikâyesinin merkezine alırken, çocukları farklı karakterlerin yeteneklerini keşfettiği, birlikte çözüm…
The Cat in the Hat | Main Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuv0kqGWjno
Get ready for someTHING big! #TheCatInTheHat only in theaters November 6.
Get ready for someTHING big! #TheCatInTheHat only in theaters November 6.
Warner Bros. Television Group and Warner Bros. Animation are launching Cartoon Coffee Chat, a new video podcast series designed to give fans and aspiring creators an inside look at the animation process.
https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/warner-bros-launches-cartoon-coffee-chat-video-podcast/
Key details from the announcement:
The Host: The podcast is hosted by Jessie Juwono, an artist, writer, and producer on the Artist Management team for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. She describes the project as a "love letter to the animation community" meant to showcase in-house artists and inspire the next generation of talent.
Release Schedule:
The series debuts on 16 September, with new episodes releasing twice a month on Wednesdays. It will be available on all major podcast platforms as well as the Warner Bros. Television YouTube channel.
Initial Guest Line-up:
16 September: Ben Bocquelet (Creator of The Amazing World of Gumball)
30 September: Tayla Perper (Storyboard artist on Teen Titans Go! and Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs)
14 October: Joonki Park (Director and storyboard artist on Harley Quinn and the upcoming adult animated series Get Jiro)
https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/warner-bros-launches-cartoon-coffee-chat-video-podcast/
Key details from the announcement:
The Host: The podcast is hosted by Jessie Juwono, an artist, writer, and producer on the Artist Management team for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. She describes the project as a "love letter to the animation community" meant to showcase in-house artists and inspire the next generation of talent.
Release Schedule:
The series debuts on 16 September, with new episodes releasing twice a month on Wednesdays. It will be available on all major podcast platforms as well as the Warner Bros. Television YouTube channel.
Initial Guest Line-up:
16 September: Ben Bocquelet (Creator of The Amazing World of Gumball)
30 September: Tayla Perper (Storyboard artist on Teen Titans Go! and Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs)
14 October: Joonki Park (Director and storyboard artist on Harley Quinn and the upcoming adult animated series Get Jiro)
TheWrap
Warner Bros. Television Group Launches ‘Cartoon Coffee Chat’ Video Podcast | Exclusive
Warner Bros. Television Group and Warner Bros. Animation are launching Cartoon Coffee Chat, a new video podcast series and we have details.
Press Release: Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and WaterTower Music Release the Theme Song From THE CAT IN THE HAT
“The Cat in the Hat Theme Song” is written by Olivier Award winner Tim Minchin and performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin featuring Bill Hader
GRAMMY Award winner Lorne Balfe scores Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's first feature film, with the full soundtrack album arriving from WaterTower Music
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and WaterTower Music today released “The Cat in the Hat Theme Song,” an original song at the center of THE CAT IN THE HAT, the studio's first full-length feature film and the beloved character’s animated theatrical feature film debut, in theaters and IMAX® November 6. Written by Tim Minchin and performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin featuring Bill Hader as the Cat, the track is produced by GRAMMY Award winning composer Lorne Balfe and Minchin. Balfe also composed the film's score. The full soundtrack album arrives from WaterTower Music on October 30, 2026.
The song is exactly what its subject would want it to be, which is to say a piece of self promotion with a horn section. It is the Cat's own theme, written from the inside out, and it sets the tone for a film built by artists who were given room to play.
THE THEME SONG
Minchin, the Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist behind Matilda The Musical, wrote the song from the Cat's point of view. Balfe produced the instrumental bed and the track features FITZ, the Los Angeles singer and songwriter who fronts Fitz and The Tantrums, alongside Minchin and Bill Hader in character as the Cat. Vocal production is by Sam Farrar, with additional production by Sam Farrar and Ritch Aitken.
“To be able to be a part of Cat in the Hat is a dream come true. It’s a through line from my childhood to my kid's childhood. And hopefully it earns me a few cred points with them!”
— FITZ, singer and songwriter
“I love this beautiful reimagining of the story of The Cat In The Hat, and was pumped when the team asked me to write his song. The question we asked ourselves was, ‘if The Cat (being a genius, but perhaps not exactly a gifted songwriter!) made up a little theme tune to sing to himself when he was on his missions, what bonkersness would he come up with? And how would we lowly humans then translate that bit of Cat insanity into an absolute banger?’ Well… Voila!”
— Tim Minchin, songwriter
“From the first conversation, we knew the Cat in the Hat had to have his own special and exciting soundtrack that reflected his fun personality. He is an agent of chaos, a lover of joy and silliness, and a fan of singing his own theme song. Tim gave us that hilarious and addictive song, Lorne built a live band around it that sounds like it is having just as much fun as the Cat as they try to keep up with his energy, and then FITZ and Bill got in a room together and the whole thing took off! We’re so proud to have a theme song that is just as fun and irresistible as our Cat!”
— Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni, directors
THE SCORE
Balfe, whose credits span the Mission: Impossible franchise, The LEGO Batman Movie, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Crown, built the film's score around live big band performance, arranged by Chris Egan and conducted by James Brett. Sessions were recorded and mixed by Peter Cobbin and Kirsty Whalley at Abbey Road Studios and at the Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage. Two of the film's original songs were written by its directors, and the USC Trojan Marching Band appears on a rendition of “Shake It Off.”
“The Cat in the Hat Theme Song” is written by Olivier Award winner Tim Minchin and performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin featuring Bill Hader
GRAMMY Award winner Lorne Balfe scores Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's first feature film, with the full soundtrack album arriving from WaterTower Music
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and WaterTower Music today released “The Cat in the Hat Theme Song,” an original song at the center of THE CAT IN THE HAT, the studio's first full-length feature film and the beloved character’s animated theatrical feature film debut, in theaters and IMAX® November 6. Written by Tim Minchin and performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin featuring Bill Hader as the Cat, the track is produced by GRAMMY Award winning composer Lorne Balfe and Minchin. Balfe also composed the film's score. The full soundtrack album arrives from WaterTower Music on October 30, 2026.
The song is exactly what its subject would want it to be, which is to say a piece of self promotion with a horn section. It is the Cat's own theme, written from the inside out, and it sets the tone for a film built by artists who were given room to play.
THE THEME SONG
Minchin, the Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist behind Matilda The Musical, wrote the song from the Cat's point of view. Balfe produced the instrumental bed and the track features FITZ, the Los Angeles singer and songwriter who fronts Fitz and The Tantrums, alongside Minchin and Bill Hader in character as the Cat. Vocal production is by Sam Farrar, with additional production by Sam Farrar and Ritch Aitken.
“To be able to be a part of Cat in the Hat is a dream come true. It’s a through line from my childhood to my kid's childhood. And hopefully it earns me a few cred points with them!”
— FITZ, singer and songwriter
“I love this beautiful reimagining of the story of The Cat In The Hat, and was pumped when the team asked me to write his song. The question we asked ourselves was, ‘if The Cat (being a genius, but perhaps not exactly a gifted songwriter!) made up a little theme tune to sing to himself when he was on his missions, what bonkersness would he come up with? And how would we lowly humans then translate that bit of Cat insanity into an absolute banger?’ Well… Voila!”
— Tim Minchin, songwriter
“From the first conversation, we knew the Cat in the Hat had to have his own special and exciting soundtrack that reflected his fun personality. He is an agent of chaos, a lover of joy and silliness, and a fan of singing his own theme song. Tim gave us that hilarious and addictive song, Lorne built a live band around it that sounds like it is having just as much fun as the Cat as they try to keep up with his energy, and then FITZ and Bill got in a room together and the whole thing took off! We’re so proud to have a theme song that is just as fun and irresistible as our Cat!”
— Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni, directors
THE SCORE
Balfe, whose credits span the Mission: Impossible franchise, The LEGO Batman Movie, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Crown, built the film's score around live big band performance, arranged by Chris Egan and conducted by James Brett. Sessions were recorded and mixed by Peter Cobbin and Kirsty Whalley at Abbey Road Studios and at the Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage. Two of the film's original songs were written by its directors, and the USC Trojan Marching Band appears on a rendition of “Shake It Off.”
“Music is such an important part of the world of Cat in the Hat. From the very beginning, the focus was on creating something that captured the wonderfully anarchic spirit of the character while staying true to the imagination and wit of Dr. Seuss. Working with Tim Minchin was a huge part of that. He's an incredible storyteller, and bringing together music, character and narrative in a way that felt mischievous, unpredictable and full of personality was a real joy. His musical sensibility was a natural fit for the world we were creating.”
— Lorne Balfe, Producer and Composer
THE SOUNDTRACK
THE CAT IN THE HAT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released by WaterTower Music on October 30, 2026, with music by Lorne Balfe
THEME SONG CREDITS
“The Cat in the Hat Theme Song” (feat. Bill Hader)
Written by Tim Minchin
Performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin (featuring Bill Hader)
Produced by Lorne Balfe and Tim Minchin
Vocal Production by Sam Farrar
Additional Production by Sam Farrar and Rich Aitken
FITZ appears courtesy of Elektra Records / Atlantic Records
From THE CAT IN THE HAT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), available on WaterTower Music
Press Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260910290076/en/Warner-Bros.-Pictures-Animation-and-WaterTower-Music-Release-the-Theme-Song-From-THE-CAT-IN-THE-HAT
Streaming Links: https://lnk.to/CITHPR
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuv0kqGWjno
— Lorne Balfe, Producer and Composer
THE SOUNDTRACK
THE CAT IN THE HAT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released by WaterTower Music on October 30, 2026, with music by Lorne Balfe
THEME SONG CREDITS
“The Cat in the Hat Theme Song” (feat. Bill Hader)
Written by Tim Minchin
Performed by FITZ & Tim Minchin (featuring Bill Hader)
Produced by Lorne Balfe and Tim Minchin
Vocal Production by Sam Farrar
Additional Production by Sam Farrar and Rich Aitken
FITZ appears courtesy of Elektra Records / Atlantic Records
From THE CAT IN THE HAT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), available on WaterTower Music
Press Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260910290076/en/Warner-Bros.-Pictures-Animation-and-WaterTower-Music-Release-the-Theme-Song-From-THE-CAT-IN-THE-HAT
Streaming Links: https://lnk.to/CITHPR
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuv0kqGWjno
Businesswire
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and WaterTower Music Release the Theme Song From THE CAT IN THE HAT
Encounters Film Festival to Host 25 Years of Adult Swim Retrospective Showcase in Bristol: https://2026.encounters.film/events/25-years-of-adult-swim-a-showcase-2026-09-24
The Encounters Film Festival will host a special retrospective screening titled "25 Years of Adult Swim: A Showcase" to celebrate a quarter-century of the pioneering late-night animation brand.
The event takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 21:00 in Cinema 3 as part of the festival's special events programme.
Supported directly by Adult Swim, the 80-to-90-minute screening looks back at the network's legacy of boundary-pushing comedy since its launch in 2001. The programme features a curated mix of fan-favourite episodes and archive highlights, alongside a brand-new special crossover episode of the stop-motion series Robot Chicken.
The screening carries an 18+ certificate and is eligible for the festival's Audience Award. Tickets and festival passes are available via the Encounters Film Festival website, with the full festival running in Bristol from 23 to 27 September 2026.
The Encounters Film Festival will host a special retrospective screening titled "25 Years of Adult Swim: A Showcase" to celebrate a quarter-century of the pioneering late-night animation brand.
The event takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 21:00 in Cinema 3 as part of the festival's special events programme.
Supported directly by Adult Swim, the 80-to-90-minute screening looks back at the network's legacy of boundary-pushing comedy since its launch in 2001. The programme features a curated mix of fan-favourite episodes and archive highlights, alongside a brand-new special crossover episode of the stop-motion series Robot Chicken.
The screening carries an 18+ certificate and is eligible for the festival's Audience Award. Tickets and festival passes are available via the Encounters Film Festival website, with the full festival running in Bristol from 23 to 27 September 2026.
Encounters Film Festival to Host 25 Years of Adult Swim Retrospective Showcase in Bristol, England, UK: https://2026.encounters.film/events/25-years-of-adult-swim-a-showcase-2026-09-24
The Encounters Film Festival will host a special retrospective screening titled "25 Years of Adult Swim: A Showcase" to celebrate a quarter-century of the pioneering late-night animation brand.
The event takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 21:00 in Cinema 3 as part of the festival's special events programme.
Supported directly by Adult Swim, the 80-to-90-minute screening looks back at the network's legacy of boundary-pushing comedy since its launch in 2001. The programme features a curated mix of fan-favourite episodes and archive highlights, alongside a brand-new special crossover episode of the stop-motion series Robot Chicken.
The screening carries an 18+ certificate and is eligible for the festival's Audience Award. Tickets and festival passes are available via the Encounters Film Festival website, with the full festival running in Bristol from 23 to 27 September 2026.
The Encounters Film Festival will host a special retrospective screening titled "25 Years of Adult Swim: A Showcase" to celebrate a quarter-century of the pioneering late-night animation brand.
The event takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 21:00 in Cinema 3 as part of the festival's special events programme.
Supported directly by Adult Swim, the 80-to-90-minute screening looks back at the network's legacy of boundary-pushing comedy since its launch in 2001. The programme features a curated mix of fan-favourite episodes and archive highlights, alongside a brand-new special crossover episode of the stop-motion series Robot Chicken.
The screening carries an 18+ certificate and is eligible for the festival's Audience Award. Tickets and festival passes are available via the Encounters Film Festival website, with the full festival running in Bristol from 23 to 27 September 2026.
"The Heroes of Townsville" is a one-night-only celebration of the classic animated series The Powerpuff Girls, organised by Saturday Morning Cartoons United. The evening will feature a mix of animation, live music, exclusive merchandise, and themed photo opportunities. The event takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with doors opening at 5:00 PM, at The Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which supports seriously ill children and their families, as well as the nonprofit work of Saturday Morning Cartoons United.
The event is curated in partnership with series creator Craig McCracken and hosted by voice actor Eric Bauza. It features a special panel with the original cast members—Catherine Cavadini (Blossom), Tara Strong (Bubbles), and E.G. Daily (Buttercup)—along with other guests from the world of the show, moderated by animation executive Linda Simensky. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a rare live performance by the Scottish indie-pop trio BIS, who created and performed the original end theme for The Powerpuff Girls, as well as a bonus screening of the independent animated short Magical Meow Meow by Jen Nguyen and Mary Ramos.
Standard tickets can be purchased through The Alex Theatre website, whilst VIP packages are available directly from the Saturday Morning Cartoons United online shop.
https://www.cartoonsunited.com/events/the-powerpuff-girls
The event is curated in partnership with series creator Craig McCracken and hosted by voice actor Eric Bauza. It features a special panel with the original cast members—Catherine Cavadini (Blossom), Tara Strong (Bubbles), and E.G. Daily (Buttercup)—along with other guests from the world of the show, moderated by animation executive Linda Simensky. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a rare live performance by the Scottish indie-pop trio BIS, who created and performed the original end theme for The Powerpuff Girls, as well as a bonus screening of the independent animated short Magical Meow Meow by Jen Nguyen and Mary Ramos.
Standard tickets can be purchased through The Alex Theatre website, whilst VIP packages are available directly from the Saturday Morning Cartoons United online shop.
https://www.cartoonsunited.com/events/the-powerpuff-girls
Saturday Morning Cartoons United
The Heroes of Townsville: Featuring the Powerpuff Girls Cast + Bis Live — Saturday Morning Cartoons United
Tickets are available through The Alex Theatre website at www.thealex.com. VIP packages are available through www.cartoonsunited.com.
Regular Show and Adventure Time are now available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Regular Show is uncensored.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0030zwf/regular-show
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0030zr2/adventure-time
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0030zwf/regular-show
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0030zr2/adventure-time
Key Art for DC Studios' Get Jiro, airing on Adult Swim USA on Saturday 3rd October at Midnight (12am ET/PT), next day on Max. https://x.com/adultswim/status/2099862862646726843/photo/1
HBO Max has agreed to comply with new sub-quota regulations in France, committing to invest more of its local revenue into French and European documentaries and animation.
A Stance Against Rivals
This cooperative approach sets HBO Max apart from its major streaming competitors. Rivals such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon are actively pushing back and challenging these strict new sub-quota rules.
Background Context
Under French broadcasting regulations, streaming services are required to invest a percentage of their domestic revenue back into the local television and film industry. While streamers have significantly boosted overall drama and film spending in recent years, investment in animation and documentaries has historically lagged, often being fulfilled through cheap acquisitions rather than original commissions. By agreeing to these new sub-quotas, HBO Max is supporting a targeted push by French unions and regulators to fund original local productions in these specific, underfunded genres.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hbo-max-french-animation-and-documentary-investment-quotas-1236862852/
A Stance Against Rivals
This cooperative approach sets HBO Max apart from its major streaming competitors. Rivals such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon are actively pushing back and challenging these strict new sub-quota rules.
Background Context
Under French broadcasting regulations, streaming services are required to invest a percentage of their domestic revenue back into the local television and film industry. While streamers have significantly boosted overall drama and film spending in recent years, investment in animation and documentaries has historically lagged, often being fulfilled through cheap acquisitions rather than original commissions. By agreeing to these new sub-quotas, HBO Max is supporting a targeted push by French unions and regulators to fund original local productions in these specific, underfunded genres.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hbo-max-french-animation-and-documentary-investment-quotas-1236862852/
Variety
HBO Max Supports French Animation and Documentary Investment Quotas as Netflix, Disney and Amazon Push Back
HBO Max has agreed to invest more in French and European documentaries and animation, embracing new sub-quota rules that rival streamers are challenging.
Cartoon Network MENA has teamed up with Dubai Media City to launch a new activation of its 'Climate Champions' initiative. The collaboration aims to promote environmental responsibility and encourage the community to adopt sustainable, everyday habits.
Key Highlights of the Initiative:
Themed Recycling Bins: Cartoon Network-themed recycling bins are being installed throughout the Dubai Media City district.
Engaging the Community: The initiative uses creative and interactive experiences to make recycling a fun, positive, and impactful activity rather than a chore.
Non-Traditional Recycling: A major focus of the campaign is raising awareness about recycling items that are often overlooked, such as batteries, electronic devices, and stationery.
Inspiring Action: By leveraging beloved characters and stories, the programme emphasises that small, everyday actions can collectively lead to lasting environmental change.
Ultimately, the partnership reinforces both organisations' commitment to raising environmental awareness and inspiring individuals to become active participants in protecting the planet for future generations.
https://campaignme.com/cartoon-network-mena-launches-climate-champions-in-partnership-with-dubai-media-city/
Key Highlights of the Initiative:
Themed Recycling Bins: Cartoon Network-themed recycling bins are being installed throughout the Dubai Media City district.
Engaging the Community: The initiative uses creative and interactive experiences to make recycling a fun, positive, and impactful activity rather than a chore.
Non-Traditional Recycling: A major focus of the campaign is raising awareness about recycling items that are often overlooked, such as batteries, electronic devices, and stationery.
Inspiring Action: By leveraging beloved characters and stories, the programme emphasises that small, everyday actions can collectively lead to lasting environmental change.
Ultimately, the partnership reinforces both organisations' commitment to raising environmental awareness and inspiring individuals to become active participants in protecting the planet for future generations.
https://campaignme.com/cartoon-network-mena-launches-climate-champions-in-partnership-with-dubai-media-city/
Campaign Middle East
Cartoon Network MENA partners with Dubai Media City to launch ‘Climate Champions’ - Campaign Middle East
Cartoon Network MENA is launching a new activation of its Climate Champions initiative in partnership with Dubai Media City.
Press Release: LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight Coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Sept. 18: https://www.gamespress.com/LEGO-Batman-Legacy-of-the-Dark-Knight-Coming-to-Nintendo-Switch-2-on-S
Launch Trailer Debuted Ahead of Upcoming Release; Pre-Orders Available
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the critically acclaimed action-adventure videogame, will be coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Sept. 18. In advance of the upcoming release, a new launch trailer is now available today and showcases the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.
With LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch 2, players will have the flexibility to experience Bruce Wayne's epic journey of becoming the Dark Knight either docked in TV mode or on the go in handheld or tabletop mode.
Fans can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 Standard and Deluxe Editions now. All Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders (Standard & Deluxe Editions) will receive The Dark Knight Returns in-game Batsuit, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series, available at launch. Please visit the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo eShop page for more information.
View | Share LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Official Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer
Download LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Assets
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition owners will receive the following content at launch on Sept. 18:
Access to the Mayhem Collection DLC, incl. The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, breaking out of Arkham Asylum in a new story mission, causing chaos on the streets of Gotham City via the new Mayhem Mode gameplay experience, and the Sinister Pack of DC Super-Villain themed outfits, Batcave items, and a vehicle
Access to the Legacy Collection DLC, incl. new suits, vehicles, and Batcave items inspired by the Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman Beyond television series, and a party music themed pack
Free LEGO Retro Videogame Batman™ Minifigure (*available with physical edition only & while supplies last)
Additionally, an enhanced Absolute difficulty level will be added as a free update for all LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight owners on Sept. 18, in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version and the Mayhem Collection DLC. This new setting is designed to be even more challenging than the Caped Crusader and Dark Knight options, requiring greater skill, awareness, and precision in combat.
Developed by TT Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne's epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, from origin to legend, while forging bonds with trusted allies and facing off against Gotham City's most infamous DC Super-Villains. Inspired by decades of Batman films, television shows, comic books, and games, this open world action-adventure videogame combines countless DC references and TT Games' signature brand of fun-filled LEGO humor in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.
The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard and Deluxe Editions are available now for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). The Mayhem DLC will release on Sept. 18 for Deluxe Edition owners on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). Standard Edition owners can also purchase the Deluxe Edition Upgrade to receive the Mayhem Collection DLC and Legacy Collection DLC.
Launch Trailer Debuted Ahead of Upcoming Release; Pre-Orders Available
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the critically acclaimed action-adventure videogame, will be coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Sept. 18. In advance of the upcoming release, a new launch trailer is now available today and showcases the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.
With LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch 2, players will have the flexibility to experience Bruce Wayne's epic journey of becoming the Dark Knight either docked in TV mode or on the go in handheld or tabletop mode.
Fans can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 Standard and Deluxe Editions now. All Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders (Standard & Deluxe Editions) will receive The Dark Knight Returns in-game Batsuit, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series, available at launch. Please visit the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo eShop page for more information.
View | Share LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Official Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer
Download LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Assets
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition owners will receive the following content at launch on Sept. 18:
Access to the Mayhem Collection DLC, incl. The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, breaking out of Arkham Asylum in a new story mission, causing chaos on the streets of Gotham City via the new Mayhem Mode gameplay experience, and the Sinister Pack of DC Super-Villain themed outfits, Batcave items, and a vehicle
Access to the Legacy Collection DLC, incl. new suits, vehicles, and Batcave items inspired by the Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman Beyond television series, and a party music themed pack
Free LEGO Retro Videogame Batman™ Minifigure (*available with physical edition only & while supplies last)
Additionally, an enhanced Absolute difficulty level will be added as a free update for all LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight owners on Sept. 18, in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version and the Mayhem Collection DLC. This new setting is designed to be even more challenging than the Caped Crusader and Dark Knight options, requiring greater skill, awareness, and precision in combat.
Developed by TT Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne's epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, from origin to legend, while forging bonds with trusted allies and facing off against Gotham City's most infamous DC Super-Villains. Inspired by decades of Batman films, television shows, comic books, and games, this open world action-adventure videogame combines countless DC references and TT Games' signature brand of fun-filled LEGO humor in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.
The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard and Deluxe Editions are available now for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). The Mayhem DLC will release on Sept. 18 for Deluxe Edition owners on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). Standard Edition owners can also purchase the Deluxe Edition Upgrade to receive the Mayhem Collection DLC and Legacy Collection DLC.
Players can unlock the in-game Golden Age Batsuit, a classic outfit based on the Caped Crusader’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939), accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account and those who already have an account, as well as the Black Lantern Batsuit (based on DC’s Blackest Night comic book series) and Dark Knights of Steel Batsuit (based on DC's Dark Knights of Steel comic book series) by linking a Warner Bros. Games account with an active HBO Max account. Additionally, eligible players can unlock the in-game Comics Rack Batcave item by linking their Warner Bros. Games account with any active DC UNIVERSE INFINITE (DCUI) account subscription tier (Free, Ultra, or Standard). Eligible premium DCUI subscribers (Ultra and Standard) can also unlock the Animated Jarro Character Batcave item by linking their active DCUI account with their Warner Bros. Games account.
For more LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight content, fans can purchase the following LEGO DC Batman sets (subject to availability), each with in-game digital items redeemable in the videogame:
LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame.
LEGO® DC Batman™: The Batman™ Batmobile™, LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman v Superman™ Batmobile™, and LEGO® DC Batman: Batman & Robin™ Batmobile™ sets include an in-game playable version of each respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of each vehicle, for the videogame.
Please note, the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the LEGO sets.
For more LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight content, fans can purchase the following LEGO DC Batman sets (subject to availability), each with in-game digital items redeemable in the videogame:
LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame.
LEGO® DC Batman™: The Batman™ Batmobile™, LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman v Superman™ Batmobile™, and LEGO® DC Batman: Batman & Robin™ Batmobile™ sets include an in-game playable version of each respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of each vehicle, for the videogame.
Please note, the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the LEGO sets.
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LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight Coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Sept. 18
Switch 2 launch trailer is here.
Message from Heavy Weight Musik: We are excited to announce that Green Street Pictures, Adult Swim & Warner Bros finalized agreement to use our song, “Time Of My Life” on an episode of their new animated series “My Two Cars” created by comedians Dan Licata and Joe Pera. Stay tuned for release date!
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Banijay Kids & Family has collaborated with Martine Cosmetics to launch a beauty collection inspired by the animated series Totally Spies!. https://www.licenseglobal.com/streaming-tv/banijay-kids-family-partners-with-martine-cosmetics-on-totally-spies-beauty-collection
Key highlights from the announcement include:
Gadget-Inspired Beauty: The makeup line transforms iconic spy tools from the programme—such as the "compowder" and "lipstick laser"—into functional beauty products with fully custom packaging.
Authentic Design: Martine Cosmetics founder Gaëlle Garcia Diaz emphasised the focus on capturing the franchise's unique DNA with high-quality, trend-driven designs, rather than simply producing standard merchandise.
25th Anniversary: The global launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of Totally Spies! in 2026. Following an 11-year hiatus, the series has recently introduced a new generation of viewers to its seventh and eighth seasons, whilst expanding its global footprint into beauty and jewellery licensing.
Key highlights from the announcement include:
Gadget-Inspired Beauty: The makeup line transforms iconic spy tools from the programme—such as the "compowder" and "lipstick laser"—into functional beauty products with fully custom packaging.
Authentic Design: Martine Cosmetics founder Gaëlle Garcia Diaz emphasised the focus on capturing the franchise's unique DNA with high-quality, trend-driven designs, rather than simply producing standard merchandise.
25th Anniversary: The global launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of Totally Spies! in 2026. Following an 11-year hiatus, the series has recently introduced a new generation of viewers to its seventh and eighth seasons, whilst expanding its global footprint into beauty and jewellery licensing.
License Global
Banijay Kids & Family Partners with Martine Cosmetics on 'Totally Spies!' Beauty Collection
Gadget-inspired makeup line launches for franchise's 25th anniversary.
EARLY PREVIEW: GET JIRO | October 3 | adult swim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDrUFSzYOY
The opposite of soft serve. GET JIRO premieres October 3, next day on HBO Max.
The opposite of soft serve. GET JIRO premieres October 3, next day on HBO Max.
Paramount Global has formally asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sign off on indirect foreign investments connected to its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Investors: The financial backing comes from three major Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and the Qatar Investment Authority.
Financial Scope: The three funds are providing $24 billion to help finance the mega-merger. Once the deal is finalised, they will collectively hold a 38.5% equity stake in the company, which brings Paramount's total indirect foreign ownership to approximately 49.5%.
Voting Control: Paramount emphasised that these foreign investments consist entirely of non-voting equity shares. David Ellison, Larry Ellison, and RedBird Capital will retain 100% of the voting control and governance over the merged company.
Regulatory Necessity: Securing the FCC's authorisation is a required procedural step for the merger, specifically because US law restricts the percentage of foreign ownership in companies that hold broadcast television licences.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/middle-east-investment-paramount-warner-bros-deal-1236704913/
The Investors: The financial backing comes from three major Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and the Qatar Investment Authority.
Financial Scope: The three funds are providing $24 billion to help finance the mega-merger. Once the deal is finalised, they will collectively hold a 38.5% equity stake in the company, which brings Paramount's total indirect foreign ownership to approximately 49.5%.
Voting Control: Paramount emphasised that these foreign investments consist entirely of non-voting equity shares. David Ellison, Larry Ellison, and RedBird Capital will retain 100% of the voting control and governance over the merged company.
Regulatory Necessity: Securing the FCC's authorisation is a required procedural step for the merger, specifically because US law restricts the percentage of foreign ownership in companies that hold broadcast television licences.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/middle-east-investment-paramount-warner-bros-deal-1236704913/
The Hollywood Reporter
FCC Signs Off on Middle East Investment in Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
The greenlight is aimed at ensuring that foreign investors can own a substantial share of Paramount without controlling the company.
Cartoon Network UK, Boomerang UK, and Cartoonito UK October 2026 Highlights:
Cartoon Network UK October 2026 Highlights:
Brand New Series: Adventure Time: Side Quests: Airs from Monday 5th October.
Brand-new Adventure Time: Side Quests launches on Monday 5th October on Cartoon Network! Adventure awaits a young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they quest to party with cloud people and punch evil's butt across the epic, fantastical land of Ooo.
In this brand-new series, Finn enters a crossbow tournament to prove his manliness, while Jake wrestles with telling him he's actually terrible at it. Plus, Jake's new ghost-sensing power puts him in danger, and Finn must race to catch up before a ghost kid steals him away. And that's not all! Finn and Jake must stop Ice King from ruining things for himself as he pursues a delusional one-sided romance with the princess who rescued him.
Join Finn, Jake and their friends as they set off on exciting side quests packed with epic battles, magical creatures, silly surprises and lots of laughs, only on Cartoon Network!
Gumball Half Term & Brand New Halloween Episode: Airs from Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November.
Spend your half term in Elmore with a special Gumball celebration on Cartoon Network and watch the brand-new Halloween episode, The Summoning. The Halloween episode will premiere on Friday 23rd October with multiple repeats during the half term week.
Catch the latest adventures from The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball alongside classic favourites from The Amazing World of Gumball.
From magical mishaps and supernatural surprises to the everyday madness of the Watterson family, it's a week filled with laughs, mischief and wonderfully weird fun on Cartoon Network!
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes & Brand New Halloween Episode: Airs from Friday 23rd October.
This Halloween, Mordecai and Rigby are back with a chilling new tale as Regular Show: The Lost Tapes - Terror Tales of the Park VII premieres on Cartoon Network.
Packed with frightful stories, unexpected twists and plenty of laughs, don't miss this brand-new Halloween special as the gang comes together for another unforgettable night of spooky fun on Cartoon Network!
Boomerang UK October 2026 Highlights:
Scoobtober: Airs from Saturday 3rd October.
Get ready for a month of mysteries, monsters and Scooby Snacks as Scoobtober arrives on Boomerang this October!
Watch back-to-back Scooby-Doo! episodes and family favourite movies, including Trick or Treat, Scooby-Doo! and Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! every weekend throughout October.
Then, during half term, tune in for non-stop mysteries, spooky surprises and Scooby-Doo! adventures, plus more chances to catch other favourite movies, including Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King and Scooby Doo! and the Samurai Sword.
Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc. gang for a spooktacular celebration bursting with thrilling adventures, ghostly encounters and laugh-out-loud fun on Boomerang!
Brand New Season: Grizzy and the Lemmings: Airs from Monday 5th October.
Grizzy and the Lemmings returns for a fourth season of globe-trotting adventures! From icy tundras to tropical islands, their endless battle for snacks, comfort and fun leads to hilarious mishaps, outrageous inventions and laugh-out-loud chaos in every episode.
In these brand-new episodes, Grizzy and the Lemmings find themselves lost in a mysterious temple while battling over their favourite chocolate spread, discover a magical sceptre with the power to turn anything into gold, and compete for control of a mind-controlling frog with unexpected consequences.
Watch the brand-new season of Grizzy and the Lemmings, only on Boomerang!
Brand New Show: Dino Ranch: Island Explorers: Continues until Friday 9th October.
Cartoon Network UK October 2026 Highlights:
Brand New Series: Adventure Time: Side Quests: Airs from Monday 5th October.
Brand-new Adventure Time: Side Quests launches on Monday 5th October on Cartoon Network! Adventure awaits a young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they quest to party with cloud people and punch evil's butt across the epic, fantastical land of Ooo.
In this brand-new series, Finn enters a crossbow tournament to prove his manliness, while Jake wrestles with telling him he's actually terrible at it. Plus, Jake's new ghost-sensing power puts him in danger, and Finn must race to catch up before a ghost kid steals him away. And that's not all! Finn and Jake must stop Ice King from ruining things for himself as he pursues a delusional one-sided romance with the princess who rescued him.
Join Finn, Jake and their friends as they set off on exciting side quests packed with epic battles, magical creatures, silly surprises and lots of laughs, only on Cartoon Network!
Gumball Half Term & Brand New Halloween Episode: Airs from Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November.
Spend your half term in Elmore with a special Gumball celebration on Cartoon Network and watch the brand-new Halloween episode, The Summoning. The Halloween episode will premiere on Friday 23rd October with multiple repeats during the half term week.
Catch the latest adventures from The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball alongside classic favourites from The Amazing World of Gumball.
From magical mishaps and supernatural surprises to the everyday madness of the Watterson family, it's a week filled with laughs, mischief and wonderfully weird fun on Cartoon Network!
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes & Brand New Halloween Episode: Airs from Friday 23rd October.
This Halloween, Mordecai and Rigby are back with a chilling new tale as Regular Show: The Lost Tapes - Terror Tales of the Park VII premieres on Cartoon Network.
Packed with frightful stories, unexpected twists and plenty of laughs, don't miss this brand-new Halloween special as the gang comes together for another unforgettable night of spooky fun on Cartoon Network!
Boomerang UK October 2026 Highlights:
Scoobtober: Airs from Saturday 3rd October.
Get ready for a month of mysteries, monsters and Scooby Snacks as Scoobtober arrives on Boomerang this October!
Watch back-to-back Scooby-Doo! episodes and family favourite movies, including Trick or Treat, Scooby-Doo! and Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! every weekend throughout October.
Then, during half term, tune in for non-stop mysteries, spooky surprises and Scooby-Doo! adventures, plus more chances to catch other favourite movies, including Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King and Scooby Doo! and the Samurai Sword.
Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc. gang for a spooktacular celebration bursting with thrilling adventures, ghostly encounters and laugh-out-loud fun on Boomerang!
Brand New Season: Grizzy and the Lemmings: Airs from Monday 5th October.
Grizzy and the Lemmings returns for a fourth season of globe-trotting adventures! From icy tundras to tropical islands, their endless battle for snacks, comfort and fun leads to hilarious mishaps, outrageous inventions and laugh-out-loud chaos in every episode.
In these brand-new episodes, Grizzy and the Lemmings find themselves lost in a mysterious temple while battling over their favourite chocolate spread, discover a magical sceptre with the power to turn anything into gold, and compete for control of a mind-controlling frog with unexpected consequences.
Watch the brand-new season of Grizzy and the Lemmings, only on Boomerang!
Brand New Show: Dino Ranch: Island Explorers: Continues until Friday 9th October.
Yeehaw! The Cassidy Kids (aka The Dino Ranchers) are saddling up for the adventure of a lifetime, setting their sights on the legendary Dino Island – a lost world brimming with undiscovered dinosaurs, mysterious locales and non-stop excitement. This month catch more episodes of the brand-new show Dino Ranch: Island Explorers on Boomerang.
This month, the kids must rescue Uncle Jack and Pa when their race to prove who's the best brother gets out of hand. On the last day of Ma and Pa's visit, the kids set out to give them the perfect send-off by revisiting all their favourite activities. Plus, when Momma Turtle falls ill, Jon and Miguel team up with Shelly the Turtle Hatchling on a deep-sea adventure to find the kelp she needs to recover.
Enjoy more brand-new adventures in Dino Ranch: Island Explorers on Boomerang!
Cartoonito UK October 2026 Highlights:
Brand New Episodes: Batwheels: Airs from Monday 12th October.
From Monday 12th October, buckle up for brand-new episodes of Batwheels, packed with exciting team-ups and all-new adventures on Cartoonito.
Follow Bibi and Batgirl as they team up with the fabulous magician of the Justice League, Zatana, and her amazing magic-using car, Presto! Plus, The Batwheels are shocked to discover that a crime wave taking place in Gotham is being perpetrated by someone very familiar... What's more, when Batman teams up with Aquaman to stop a sinister undersea plot, the Batwheels are excited to use their new cool underwater mode!
Get ready for more high-speed fun with the Batwheels on Cartoonito!
Fireman Sam Half Term: Airs from Monday 26th October.
Join Fireman Sam and the team this October half term on Cartoonito!
Dive into back-to-back episodes, movies and special themed moments celebrating teamwork, bravery and Sam's calm-under-pressure charm.
Featured movies include: Fireman Sam: Norman Price and the Mystery in the Sky, Fireman Sam: Great Fire of Pontypandy and Fireman Sam: Alien Alert.
It's the ultimate half term treat - non-stop action, familiar faces and plenty of Pontypandy fun, only on Cartoonito!
Official Cartoon Network UK, Boomerang UK, and Cartoonito UK Highlights from Warner Bros. Discovery UK for October 2026 can be viewed via the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oay7r9Y8XkcZYQV9tcUGGzn64YqMwG5T/view?usp=sharing
This month, the kids must rescue Uncle Jack and Pa when their race to prove who's the best brother gets out of hand. On the last day of Ma and Pa's visit, the kids set out to give them the perfect send-off by revisiting all their favourite activities. Plus, when Momma Turtle falls ill, Jon and Miguel team up with Shelly the Turtle Hatchling on a deep-sea adventure to find the kelp she needs to recover.
Enjoy more brand-new adventures in Dino Ranch: Island Explorers on Boomerang!
Cartoonito UK October 2026 Highlights:
Brand New Episodes: Batwheels: Airs from Monday 12th October.
From Monday 12th October, buckle up for brand-new episodes of Batwheels, packed with exciting team-ups and all-new adventures on Cartoonito.
Follow Bibi and Batgirl as they team up with the fabulous magician of the Justice League, Zatana, and her amazing magic-using car, Presto! Plus, The Batwheels are shocked to discover that a crime wave taking place in Gotham is being perpetrated by someone very familiar... What's more, when Batman teams up with Aquaman to stop a sinister undersea plot, the Batwheels are excited to use their new cool underwater mode!
Get ready for more high-speed fun with the Batwheels on Cartoonito!
Fireman Sam Half Term: Airs from Monday 26th October.
Join Fireman Sam and the team this October half term on Cartoonito!
Dive into back-to-back episodes, movies and special themed moments celebrating teamwork, bravery and Sam's calm-under-pressure charm.
Featured movies include: Fireman Sam: Norman Price and the Mystery in the Sky, Fireman Sam: Great Fire of Pontypandy and Fireman Sam: Alien Alert.
It's the ultimate half term treat - non-stop action, familiar faces and plenty of Pontypandy fun, only on Cartoonito!
Official Cartoon Network UK, Boomerang UK, and Cartoonito UK Highlights from Warner Bros. Discovery UK for October 2026 can be viewed via the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oay7r9Y8XkcZYQV9tcUGGzn64YqMwG5T/view?usp=sharing